Press Releases

Mayor Rawlings-Blake to Host the Mondawmin Festival

Jul 9th, 2015

OneBaltimore, non-profits and City agencies will come together to offer residents a day of fun, entertainment, and resources.

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Mayor Rawlings-Blake Announces Review of Baltimore’s Confederate Statues

Jun 30th, 2015

Special commission will examine monuments and launch public conversation about their appropriate role.

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Mayor Rawlings-Blake Announces Expansion of Summer Jobs Program for Baltimore City Youth

Jun 24th, 2015

With help of OneBaltimore, YouthWorks secures funding and placement to meet goal of 8,000 summer youth jobs

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Mayor Rawlings-Blake to Call for Creation of "Baltimore Compact" During Inaugural Address As National President of U.S. Conference of Mayors

Jun 22nd, 2015

Address will call on America’s mayors to make their voices heard in the upcoming 2016 national election on issues involving community policing and jobs.

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Announces the Release of Smarter City Task Force Report

Jun 19th, 2015

Report identifies actions to enhance broadband assets through public-private engagement and coordination

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Announces Baltimore is Selected to Participate in National Program to Increase Employment Opportunities for Homeless

Jun 19th, 2015

The Journey Home, Baltimore’s plan to end homelessness, awarded funding to expand efforts to assist City’s homeless population

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Announces One Baltimore Initiative

May 7th, 2015

This public-private partnership will focus on short-term recovery and deeper systemic change.

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Mayor Rawlings-Blake stands at a podium, surrounded by others holding signs that read "One Baltimore"

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Requests Federal Investigation of Baltimore Police Department

May 6th, 2015

Pattern-or-practice investigation will seek to rebuild community trust with police

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Citywide Curfew to Go into Effect Today at 10 PM

Apr 28th, 2015

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake has instituted a city-wide curfew that will go into effect today, starting at 10:00 pm. The curfew will be in place for seven days, at which point…

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A Call for Peace

Apr 26th, 2015

A statement from leaders in Baltimore's faith community, regarding demonstrations over the death of Freddie Gray.

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